AMW Reviews: Garnier Light Dark Spot Corrector Pen

There is something about Lemon that left me running to the opposite side.  Do not get me wrong, I do know the advantages of Lemon or shall I say, Vitamin C as part of any skincare product.  It helps lighten dark spots and brightens the area.  Why does it seem like I'm staying away from them?

Dryness!  I'm scared of putting any product with vitamin C as I've had my fair share of experiences trying them out then drying the hell out of my skin which led me to "hitting myself on the head" and went back to my old skin care regimen.

A couple of months ago, I have not been sleeping well and because of that, I ended up with pimples on random areas like the right side of my cheek, the forehead and a tiny bit on the chin area.  It was gone after 5-7 days but it left a mark that just can't get away.  

Then I saw the Garnier Light Dark Spot Corrector Pen sitting on top of my table which I put it for Mr. AMW to use!  I picked it up and ended up using this myself for weeks. 

Here's what I have to say....

Garnier Light Dark Spot Corrector Pen says ---

Garnier Light Dark Spot Corrector Pen's new formula works precisely to reduce the intensity, size and number of dark spots.  Thanks to its active natural ingredients, it targets them precisely, preventing their formation.  Instant whitening agent helps fade off dark spots and making them less visible.  In 28 days, dark spots and signs of skin darkening diminish visibly.  Skin is fairer and more even.

Size: 10ml

AMW says ---

Pros

• Nice, yellow, squeeze-y tube, easy to use!
• Consistency of the cream is just right.
• Gets absorbed into the skin easily and has a matte finish, you can apply makeup without any problems.
• Has a light lemon-y scent.
• It DOES lighten up fresh dark spots but not the old ones.  Keep in mind the application HAS to be consistent.
• For prolong use, lets say 2-3 tubes together with the other products from the Garnier Lightening Range, it does help speed up (a bit) the treatment.

Cons

• You cannot see the result in an instant.
• Need to do this religiously so lazy people out there? This is a CON for you.
• Can dry out the skin if you over apply.

Overall

This product may or may not work so please purchase at your own discretion.  My mom-in-law has been a Garnier user for more than a year and she's been loving the results and I've seen her dark spots around the cheek area literally decreased after constant am/pm usage for (take note) a year, lets not forget that she's also using the Garnier Lightening Cream with the Garnier Light Dark Spot Corrector Pen to spot treat dark areas.

Mr. AMW on the other hand have tried to use on his old pimple marks and he did not see any "obvious results" so he gave up!  (probably too impatient lol)
 

Personally speaking, I have been using this product only on dark spot and the darkness has reduced significantly (not in an instant) not knowing if it's because of the product or because it has been healing on its own.  (You tell me!)

Tips

• Best used consistently, morning and night.
• Use together with other Garnier Light products to see better results.  I can attest to this as my mom-in-law has her spots lightened after more than a year of usage!  Including THIS product.
• If you have sensitive skin, test product under the ear area for at least 12 hours and see if signs of itchiness or irritations occur.
• Dab a bit of the product directly to the dark spot.
• Feel free apply on larger areas if you want but you'll end up spending more!  I suggest you purchase the day and night cream.

Will I repurchase?
Not for myself, for my mom-in-law, yes!

To whom do I recommend this to?

Anyone with normal or oily skin who needs to lighten up dark areas around the face and can stick to the regimen for tubes and tubes.  Someone who is patient to see results in a month or even more!

Where to purchase and how much?
At Watsons or leading supermarkets for Php199.00 (approx $4.75).

Have you tried the Garnier Light Dark Spot Corrector Pen?
Share to me and the readers your experience using this!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Revlon PhotoReady Concealer Review

Happy Thursday dear friends!  How's the week treating you aside from the scary typhoon we encountered?  I hope everyone's safe!

Today, I will be reviewing a product I haven't been reviewing much.  Not that I'm perfect, but you all  know how much I love to double up the use of my foundation as concealer to save time (and energy)!  

When my favorite line from Revlon, the PhotoReady line, came up with a stick concealer, it's a must try!

Something New + Nivea Gives: Nivea Visage White Acne Oil Control and Nivea Refreshing Range --- CLOSED!

Our friends from Nivea Philippines sent me their 2 newest product ranges.  Please read until the end as you may get the chance to try either of the 2 ranges!  

Nivea Visage Refreshing Range

For Normal to Combination Skin

•  The range thoroughly cleanses the skin without drying it out.
• Has active ingredients: Lotus Extracts that provides pureness and refreshes with moisturizing properties.  Vitamins that protects the skin from environmental influences and free radicals.
• Foam is available in 100g for Php115.00 (approx $2.74) and 50g for Php69.00 (approx $1.64).
• Toner is available in one size 125ml for Php105.00 (approx $2.50).

Nivea Visage Sparkling White Range

For beauty seekers and modern women of today, who would like to have fair and glowing skin but feels that plain white is not enough as they also experience other problems such as excessive oiliness, acne, spots and marks and large pores. (according to Nivea).

Nivea Visage Sparkling White Acne Oil Control contains 2x small molecule of Acne Reduction technology that cleans deeper into pores by effectively lifting dirt and oil which is the cause of acne.  It also has Skin Nutrient Formula that helps lighten acne marks and dark spots.

• The Nivea Visage Sparkling White Acne Oil Control Foam is available in 100g for Php125.00 (approx $3.00) and 50g for Php75.00 (approx $1.78) in Watsons this September and more stores for the next months.
• The Nivea Sparkling White Oil Control Day Cream is available in 50ml for Php315.00 (approx $7.50) and 30ml for Php195.00 (approx $4.64) available nationwide.

Okay, here's the fun part!  As you all know, I am thanking my readers for always putting AMW as part of their daily reads!  I'm closed to 3 million page views soon and I have more than 2,000 subscribers which made me feel so honored to have loyal readers like you! 

Aside from that, I have read most of your emails, your requests and concerns on not wanting to spend a lot on skincare products you are unsure if it works for you!

So, to my local readers (so sorry international readers as the local post office gives me the headache), I am giving away the 2 ranges mentioned above! 

Here's how to join ---

• Comment in this blog post telling me which range you would like to win and why!  (Ex.: "I would love to win the Nivea Visage Refreshing Range because I want to cleanse my skin at the same time keeping the natural moisture of my face.")
• Include your name and email address.
• PLEASE, ONE comment per reader. 
• Contest starts today and ends October 8, 2011.
• 2 winners will be picked via Fruit Machine (1 for Nivea Visage Refreshing Range and 1 for Nivea Visage Sparkling White Range).  Products will be sent via courier.

Goodluck!
Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Version: Enchanted Eyes

Happy Tuesday friends!  Everyone, all together... "OH EM GEE"!!!
Yes!  It's AMW Version! I actually did this makeup last week but I just remember posting about this today!  The reason why I got inspired to create an eye makeup is because I recently got a new eyeshadow palette from Human Nature called the Mineral Eyeshadow Enchanted Evening palette.

Here's the outcome and of course, I did use a different palette which I will show you as you scroll down! 

 AMW Diagram

Step 1:

Prior to eyeshadow application, you can use an eyelid primer to make the eyeshadow more vibrant and stay longer.  In this tutorial I did not use any base.

With my Charm Blending Brush, I applied the purplish brown eyeshadow shade on the hallow of my eyes.  You can find this by tilting your head backwards and you will see the natural "depth" of your eyes.  Apply it there and blend with wiper motion.

 Step 2:

With a pencil brush, I've used the Charm Pencil Point Brush in applying the Silvery Gray eyeshadow from the same Human Nature Love Minerals palette on the outer-v.  Add as desired and do not forget to blend with a big fluffy blending brush.

With the same brush and same eyeshadow shade, apply this on the outer thirds of the lower lash line.

 Step 3:

I took out my first Lunasol pallette called EX02 Nature Summer Beige and applied a peachy eyeshadow with hint of gold shimmer on the inner third of the lid with a wet/dry eyeshadow brush.  (Tip: if you prefer this color to pop, apply this wet.)

Apply this similar shade with a clean pencil brush on the inner corner of the eyes including the inner lash line.

Step 4:

Lined my upper lash line with a liquid eyeliner.  I used Avon Extra Lasting Liquid Eyeliner in Glittery Black.

Filled my brows with MAC Coquette Eyeshadow, curled with Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

and applied coats of Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara in Black.

Enchanted Eyes --- done!

What's on the rest of my face?

For the face:

Paul & Joe Light Cream Foundation in Clear using foundation brush

Set with Kate Mineral Powder Foundation in OC-C

 For the Cheeks:
NYX Blush in Pinky

applied with Charm blush brush

Bobbi Brown Lip Color in Sandwashed Pink (photo is a sample size)

My bad, since I haven't been doing a lot of AMW versions lately, I forgot to take a full shot of my face!  *eeekk* Okay, blame my memory, its always filled with so many things ...darn! I know I'm too defensive!

*zips mouth* :x

Have a great day everyone! I hope Tuesday is better than Monday to all of you!
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Benefit's "That Gal" Brightening Face Primer Review

"That Gal" Brightening Face Primer sample by Benefit is part of the Benefit To Go Beauty Bestseller.  It has been lying around my "makeup storage" box as I was enjoying the "spot" highlighting I've been doing for months or a year.  Thanks to wonderful readers who always remind me to review this product.  As of this moment, it has been a month that I've used "that gal".  Even if I'm at home and not going out, crazy!  I know!  But that's how much I love you guys!

Smile and read on for further information --- that sounds like an instruction from a box! *lol*

 

**photo taken from Benefit site

Benefit "that gal" Brightening Face Primer says ---

Brightening complexion primer from benefit will turn dull to dazzle.... Can be used on its own or under make-up. Either way your complexion will have never looked as glowing.

Contains soothing raspberry & chamomile, combined with sweet almond & algae extracts to help skin retain natural moisture, for a soft & silky finish.

Light-reflecting pigments brighten the complexion.

Size: 11 ml 0.37 US fl. oz.

Ingredients: 

WATER (AQUA), OCTYLDODECANOL, GLYCERIN, CETYL DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, TAPIOCA STARCH, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), PHENOXYETHANOL, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, TRIBEHENIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, MICA, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, POLYACRYLATE-13, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) SEED EXTRACT, CARBOMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-100 STEARATE, POLYISOBUTENE, BENZOPHENONE-4, SORBIC ACID, LENTINUS EDODES EXTRACT, BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, IRON OXIDES (CI77492), FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT, RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, POLYSORBATE 20, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, CHONDRUS CRISPUS (CARRAGEENAN), SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, TIN OXIDE, SODIUM PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM ETHYLPARABEN, ALUMINA, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, SILICA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, CHLORPHENESIN, RED 33 (CI17200), POLYQUATERNIUM-7, CITRIC ACID, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE. N° 091307-4